The Persian roots of the word 'lascar'

'Lascar' is a word borrowed from Persian 'laškar'. The word entered the English language some time around 1615.

lascar [noun] [1615]

An Indian sailor, army servant, or artilleryman

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Etymology: Hindi & Urdu 'lashkar' army

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